Geography – Course Modules

2.1 Overview of the Programme

First Year

The first of the Four-Year standard programme in devoted to introductory courses in physical geography, human geography, cartographical and quantitative methods as well as a fieldwork to acquaint the students with the Nsukka environment in which the University is located. These are general courses aimed at bridging the gap between school geography and more advanced courses in the subsequent years.

Second Year

Courses taught in Second Year are mainly systematic physical geography courses in geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, environmental science, cartography as well as aspects of human population and spatial organization. The Second Year courses provide thorough background for appreciating the systematic human and applied geography courses in the subsequent years.

Third Year

The Third Year courses are addressed primarily to the systematic human geography courses in geographical philosophies, economic and population geography. There are also courses in quantitative and cartographical methods as well as a regional geography of Africa. This year allows the students the opportunity to choose from a range of optional courses.

Fourth Year

Final Year courses are dedicated to advanced courses on geographical thought, cartographical methods, geographies of the developed/developing worlds and Nigeria. This year gives the students the opportunity to offer specialist courses in both physical and human geography and to complete a research project.

COURSE MODULE

3.0 FOUR YEAR STANDARD PROGRAMME

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

3.1 COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 101

GEO 103

GEO 121

GEO 131

GEO 161

Basic Elements of Landforms and the Hydrosphere

Fundamentals of Human Geography I

Basic Statistical Methods for Geographers I

Introduction to Map work and Practical

Geography

Introduction to Environmental Science

2

… 2

… 2

… 3

… 2

3.2 GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

GSP 105

GSP 111

Natural Science I

The Use of Library

… 2

… 2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below

(otherwise with the approval of the Department) … 4

19

ECO 101

PSY 101

SOC 101

PSC 101

ANT 102

Principles of Economics I

Introduction to Psychology I

Introduction to Sociology I

Introduction to Political Sciences I

Introduction to Anthropology

… 2

… 2

… 2

… 2

… 4

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 102

GEO 104

GEO 122

GEO 132

GEO 184

GEO 162

Basic Elements of the Atmosphere and

Biosphere

Fundamentals of Human Geography II

Basic Statistical Methods for Geographers II

Elementary Surveying

Local Field Studies

Basics of Environmental Change

2

2

2

3

3

2

3.3 GENERAL STUDIES COURSES:

GSP 102

GSP 106

The Use of English II

Natural Science II

2

2

3.4 ELECTIVES

2 units to be chosen from the list below

(otherwise with the approval of the Department) … 2

20

ECO 102

PSY 103

SOC 102

PSC 102

Principles of Economics II

Determinants of Behaviour

Introduction to Sociology II

Introduction to Political Science II

… 2

… 2

… 2

… 2

3.5 SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 201

GEO 211

GEO 213

GEO 215

GEO 231

GEO 271

Contemporary Philosophy and Methodology of

Geography

Development and Structural Basis of

Geomorphology

The Physical Basis of Climate

Introduction to Biogeography

Introduction to Cartography

Spatial Patterns of Land use

2

2

2

2

2

2

3.6 REQUIRED ANCILLIARY COURSES

COS 101

Introduction to Computer Science

2

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

GSP 201

GSP 207

Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution

Humanities I

2

2

ELECTIVES

2 or 3 units to be chosen from the list below 2/3

(otherwise with the approval of the Department) 20/21

ECO 201 Micro Economic Theory I

ANT 303 Nigerian People and Cultures

GLG 103 Basic and Applied Geology for Environmental

And Physical Sciences

MTH 111 Elementary Mathematics I 3

2

3

3

MTH 112

Elementary Mathematics II

3

3.7 SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 202

GEO 212

GEO 214

GEO 216

GEO 222

GEO 234

GEO 242

Contemporary Philosophy and Methodology of Geog II

Geomorphological Processes and Forms

Climatic Systems and Regional Climates

Principles of Biogeography

Statistical Inference from Geographic Data

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Introduction to Population Geography

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

3.8 REQUIRED ANCILLIARY COURSES

COS 304 Computer Applications

2

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES

GSP 208

GSP 202

Humanities II

Peace and conflict Resolution

2

2

ELECTIVES

2 or 3units to be chosen from the list below 2/3

(otherwise with the approval of the Department) 22/23

ECO 203

ECO 204

MTH 113

GLG 141

PSY 242

ECO 202

Micro Economic Theory I

Micro Economic Theory II

Elementary Mathematics I

Earth History

Psychology of Ethnicity and Ethnic Groups

Micro Economic Theory II

2

2

3

3

2

2

3.9 THIRD YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 321

GEO 333

GEO 331

GEO 341

GEO 343

GEO 351

GEO 373

Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Geography

Application of Geographic Information Systems

Thematic Cartography

Principles and Methods of Population Geography

Settlement Geography

Economic Geography

Geographical Regions of Africa

2

2

2

2

2

3.10 REQUIRED ANCILLIARY COURSES

CED 341

Introductions to Entrepreneurship I

2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below 4 20

GEO 311

GEO 313

GEO 335

GEO 337

GEO 353

GEO 363

Principles of Hydrology

Runoff Processes in Drainage Basin

Environmental Remote Sensing

Aerial Photo Interpretation

Land Resource Evaluation

Soil Conservation and Protection

2

2

2

2

2

2

3.11 SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO TITLE UNITS

SIWES AND FIELD STUDIES

GEO 309

Research Design and Methodology in Geography

2

GEO 384

Geography Field Course I

3

GEO386

Geography Field Course II

3

GEO 388

Students Industrial Work Experiences (SIWES)

10

18

3.12 FOURTH YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 431 Advanced Cartographic Methods I

GEO 461 Environmental Protection and Management

GEO 453 The Developing World

GEO 471 Geographical Regions of Nigeria

GEO 477 Geography in Regional Planning

GEO 479 Spatial Analysis and Modeling

REQUIRED ANCILLARY COURSES

CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship I

2

2

2

2

3

2

2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below

(2 units from each option area) 19

PHYSICAL RESOURCES OPTIONS

GEO 411 Geomorphology of the Tropics

GEO 413 Weather and Climate in the Tropics

GEO 415 Tropical Vegetation Resource Analysis

GEO 417 Urban Hydrological Problems

GEO 465 Geography of Water Resources

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND SPATIAL MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

GEO 441 Urbanization and Development

GEO 443 Rural Environment, Development and Sustainability

GEO 447 Techniques and Models in Population Geography

GEO 451 Development of Transportation Systems

GEO 457 Industrial Location and Models

GEO 455 Principles of Agricultural Geography

GEO 475 Principles of Political Geography

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 432

GEO 446

GEO 454

GEO 472

GEO 474

Advanced Cartographic Methods II

Theories and Applications in Population Geography

The Developed World

Geography of Nigerian Development

Theories and Applications in Spatial Management

2

2

2

2

2

GEO 492

Project

6

REQUIRED ANCILLARY COURSES

CED 342

Introduction to Entrepreneurship II

2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below

(2 units from each option area). Note that the first semester component

is a pre-requisite for each option.

PHYSICAL RESOURCES OPTIONS

GEO 412 Applied Geomorphology

GEO 414 Applied Climatology

GEO 416 Ecosystem Management

GEO 418 Hydrological Measurements and Network Design

GEO 466 Water Resources Development and Management

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND SPATIAL MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

GEO 442 Internal Structure of the City

GEO 444 Rural Development Planning

GEO 448 Population and Resource Development

GEO 452 Transportation Development Problems and

Planning.

GEO 458 Industrial Systems and Development

GEO 456 Agricultural Resources of the Humid Tropics

GEO 476 The Political Organization of Space

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

THREE YEAR REVISED STANDARD PROGRAMME

FIRST YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 121

GEO 201

GEO 211

GEO 213

GEO 215

GEO 231

GEO 271

Basic Statistical Methods for Geographers I

Contemporary Philosophy and Methodology of

Geography 1

Development and Structural Basis of

Geomorphology

The Physical Basis of Climate

Introduction to Biogeography

Introduction to Cartography

Spatial Patterns of Land use

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

REQUIRED ANCILLIARY COURSES

COS 101

Introduction to Computer Science

2

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES:

GSP 201

GSP 105

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution I

Natural Science I

2

2

22

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 122 Basic Statistical Methods for Geographers II 2

GEO 202 Contemporary Philosophy and Methodology of

Geography II 2

GEO 212

GEO 214

GEO 216

GEO 222

GEO 234

GEO 242

Geomorphological Processes and Forms

Climatic Systems and Regional Climates

Principles of Biogeography

Statistical Inference from Geographic Data

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

Introduction to Population Geography

2

2

2

2

2

2

GENERAL STUDIES COURSES:

GSP 102

GSP 106

GSP 202

The Use of English II

Natural Science II

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution II

2

2

2

22

SECOND YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 321

GEO 333

GEO 331

GEO 341

GEO 343

GEO 351

GEO 373

Multivariate Statistical Analysis in Geography

Application of Geographic Information Systems

Thematic Cartography

Principles and Methods of Population Geography

Settlement Geography

Economic Geography

Geographical Regions of Africa

2

2

2

2

2

2

REQUIRED ANCILLIARY COURSES

CED 341 Introductions to Entrepreneurship I

2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below

4

20

GEO 311

GEO 313

GEO 335

GEO 337

GEO 353

GEO 363

Principles of Hydrology

Runoff Processes in Drainage Basin

Environmental Remote Sensing

Aerial Photo Interpretation

Land Resource Evaluation

Soil Conservation and Protection

2

2

2

2

2

2

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO TITLE UNITS

SIWES AND FIELD STUDIES

GEO 309

GEO 384

GEO 386

GEO 388

Research Design and Methodology in Geography

Geography Field Course I

Geography Field Course II

Students Industrial Work Experiences (SIWES)

2

3

3

10

18

THIRD YEAR

FIRST SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 431

GEO 461

GEO 453

GEO 471

GEO 477

GEO 479

Advanced Cartographic Methods I

Environmental Protection and Management

The Developing World

Geographical Regions of Nigeria

Geography in Regional Planning

Spatial Analysis and Modeling

2

2

2

2

3

2

REQUIRED ANCILLARY COURSES

CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship I

2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below

(2 units from each option area)

19

PHYSICAL RESOURCES OPTIONS

GEO 411

GEO 413

Geomorphology of the Tropics

Weather and Climate in the Tropics

2

2

GEO 415

GEO 417

GEO 465

Tropical Vegetation Resource Analysis

Urban Hydrological Problems

Geography of Water Resources

2

2

2

HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND SPATIAL MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

GEO 441

GEO 443

GEO 447

GEO 451

Urbanization and Development

Rural Environment, Development and Sustainability

Techniques and Models in Population Geography

Development of Transportation Systems

2

2

2

2

GEO 457

GEO 455

GEO 475

Industrial Location and Models

Principles of Agricultural Geography

Principles of Political Geography

2

2

2

SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE NO. TITLE UNITS

MAJOR COURSES

GEO 432

GEO 446

GEO 454

GEO 472

GEO 474

GEO 492

Advanced Cartographic Methods II

Theories and Applications in Population Geography

The Developed World

Geography of Nigerian Development

Theories and Applications in Spatial Management

Project

2

2

2

2

2

6

REQUIRED ANCILLARY COURSES

CED 342 Introduction to Entrepreneurship II

2

ELECTIVES

4 units to be chosen from the list below

(2 units from each option area). Note that the first semester component